Sunday, September 21, 2014

Showdown in Tallahassee: Battle of Seminoles and Tigers

Florida State came into this game against yesterday Clemson ranked number one and looked to take care of business.

Early into the week FSU's Jamies Winston got suspended from play one half after getting onto a table in front of the FSU student body and shouted out an obscene popular Vine post. FSU bumped Winston's suspension for the whole game late Friday night.

The Seminoles only option was to play Sean Maguire at quarterback, a redshirt sophomore.

Clemson received the ball to open up the ballgame yesterday. The first possession ended in a three and out.

The Seminoles did not have much luck either. FSU first possession ended in a three and out also.

The Tigers drove the length of the field with no luck of scoring. Ammon Lakip missed a 23 yard field goal to leave the game at 0-0.

FSU got the ball moving with some impressive passing from Maguire. Maguire got the Seminoles into field goal range and Roberto Aguayo finished the drive with a 50 yard field goal giving the Seminoles the lead 3-0.

Both teams shared punts before Clemson got the ball back.

After a remarkable showing of passing from Deshaun Watson, Clemson was back in field goal range and a score. Lakip drilled a 30 yard field goal making the score 3-3.

FSU could not get the offense moving and were forced into a three and out.

Clemson drove down the field but after eight plays the Tigers had to punt.

The Seminoles offense continued to struggle and were forced into another three and out.

Watson and the Tiger offense managed to find the endzone for a touchdown. DJ Howard powered his way one yard on the ground for the score giving Clemson the lead 10-3.

After three punts, Clemson had the lead at half 10-3.

FSU received the ball to open up the second half.

Maguire and the Seminole offense began clicking after the break finding their way into the endzone for a touchdown. Mario Ponder bullied his way one yard on the ground for the score tying the game 10-10.

Both teams shared punts before Clemson got the ball back.

Clemson drove down the field to field goal range. Lakip tried a 40 yard field goal and missed it leaving the ballgame tied 10-10.

FSU got the ball back and the drive came to a halt when Maguire threw a interception to Jayron Kearse giving Clemson the ball.

The Tigers took advantage of the turnover and were in the endzone for a touchdown. Watson found the endzone with his feet for two yards for the score giving Clemson the lead 17-10.

FSU and Clemson shared punts and the Seminoles got the ball.

Maguire found Rashard Greene down field for a 74 yard touchdown pass. The Seminoles tied the ballgame back up 17-17.

Clemson got the ball back but after five plays the Tigers had to punt.

The Seminoles got the ball and it came to a halt after Maguire was intercepted by Jadar Johnson.

The Tigers could not take advantage of the turnover. CJ Davidson fumbled the ball and gave the Seminoles the ball.

FSU had the ball for 1:36 and could not score that took the game into overtime.

Clemson got the ball to start overtime.

The Tigers got down inside the five and could not convert a fourth and one that gave the Seminoles the chance to win the ballgame.

The Seminoles kept the ball on the ground with Karlos Williams. Williams sped past defenders for a 12 yard touchdown run that gave FSU the win 23-17.

Sean Maguire went 21-39 with 306 passing yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Karlos Williams rushed with ten attempts for 45 yards and one touchdown that was the deciding factor of the ballgame.

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